Wonderful chocolate shop in beautiful Guanajuato. Their…read morechocolate products are made right in the back of the store. You can't pass up getting some Mexican chocolates in Mexico, since, after all, Mexico gave the world chocolate. The lady helping us super patient, friendly, and great. She knew every little chocolate they had on display, and how to describe the flavor. She was also key in recommending which of their chocolates paired with mezcal they also sell, and you know what, she was absolutely correct in the pairings. The mezcal I bought here was also excellent and the real deal, not mass marketed; about half way between a moonshined mezcal and a commercialized one. If you love chocolate and enjoy mezcal, what better store than one in Guanajuato that sells authentic quality artisanal products of the region. A nice experience.

Happily, we were recommended Xocola-T by a local :-)…read more The chocolates here are fabulous; so much so that we came back 6 times in 7 days and even took some home on the plane with us :-) Loved it - definitely a recommend (especially the rum and tequila ones!) :-)

Love love love the beautiful truffles. Hector is an artist…read morewith his chocolates re: design and taste. I didn't love the chocolate flakes as much or the chocolate marshmallows, but they're still good. Just not on the level of the truffles. Definitely worth a stop when you're in SMA.

Definitely stop in here for the truffles. They are beautiful, delicious, and well-priced at 15…read morepesos each. We made a couple of gift boxes to bring home for friends. Note that they have unusual hours, so check that before you go.

Even before Jamie W and I arrived, I knew a trip to San Miguel de Allende would not be complete…read morewithout a visit to this classic churro cafe. It was the place that chef Pati Jinich proclaimed as the best churro purveyor in town on her PBS TV series. Located just a block east of the city's social hub, Jardín Allende, the cafe was quite chaotic on early Saturday evening. No surprise there was a lengthy queue. While it was moving quickly, the menu was nowhere to be seen. By the time we got to the counter, I just improvised our order on the spot. We went with a couple of the MX$120 French Chocolate sets which afforded us both a Hot Chocolate and a Cajeta-Flled Churro. We added two MX$11 Plain Churros just because we wanted to try their signature item. The advantage lies in the freshness. The churros come right out of the fryer and into the bowl dusted with sugar and cinnamon. The contrast between the crispy, sweet exterior and the soft dough is what makes the churro stand out. The cajeta added sweet indulgence, but truth be told, the plain version was decadent enough on its own (Photo 9). This was especially true when we dipped the churros into the rich, piping hot chocolate (Photo 8). Luckily, we were able to snag a cafe table that became available. It was only when we sat down that we noticed the full extent of their menu which includes empanadas, enchiladas, and Mexican breakfast plates. We also saw all the framed posters and magazine covers on the walls and realized they all featured the owner, famous soap opera actress Margarita Gralia, Mexico's answer to Susan Lucci. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...like really fresh donuts but the hot chocolate is the most essential ingredient AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...chaos but evocative SERVICE - 4 stars...fast and cordial amid the chaos TOTAL - 4 stars...trying the churros is a must...just takes effort to get them RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ae-Cyc9uNi

The best churros you'll find in the city! Everything is made fresh to order with both classic…read morechurros, and churros rellenos, which are filled. They do also serve some food items, and appetizers. It is cash only, but the prices are all very affordable.

Delicious chocolate! Have it cold or hot! With a fruit or a flower! With sugar or honey! Either way…read moreit's delicious!!! Perfect treat after a meal! And take some home for some deliciousness later! Absolutely delicious cold with guavaba!

tables are a little close together for a more intimate setting .I ordered a hot chocolate it was…read morevery good and also ordered a chocolate strawberry crepe ,I asked if they had any whip cream .The manager came by and she answered back in a scoff like manner saying we don't serve that here and her attitude threw me off .As I was leaving the place I said thank you everyone said thank you except her and I just thought it was rude .Customer service was okay in my opinion making the experience not so great.

A must stop if in León. Delicious cocoa in a hip shop. I had the Divina Cocoa in the traditional…read morebowl served hot. My lady the frappe with almond milk. I wish we could try everything.

They have a great variety of hot/cold chocolate. The ones we…read morehave tried are all pretty good (one with mint, the other with cayenne pepper) although I prefer less sugary drinks; the sugar free hot cocoa is my very favorite. They also have an artisanal bread made to order, that is so good ( Parmesan and herbs is delicious)

This chocolatier was a nice find, and it was in the same building as Reposteria de Petit Four, an…read moreexceptional cafe serving brunch plates and fine pastries (review: https://yelp.to/u0Nc42wGmb). Open since the 1920's, this shop makes for an ideal neighbor with a vast selection of gourmet chocolates, in particular, a treasure trove of truffles. However, it was pretty balmy that day. Consequently Jamie W and I were particularly drawn to the gelato choices. Since we had dinner plans, the MX$70 one-scoop cups suited us just fine as sweet appetizers. Jamie picked the Hazelnut (Photo 10), while I went for the Rum Truffle (Photo 9). Both provided brief respites of creamy delight. The gelato provides a worthy extension to their chocolate offering in a fine cafe setting. GELATO - 4 stars...creamy goodness on a warm afternoon AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...spacious with cafe seating SERVICE - 4 stars...polite TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely worth a stop for either a truffle or gelato RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/y6LkmV9XC_

This place is simply remarkable. Beautiful setting, with handmade chocolates from a family that has…read morebeen perfecting their art -- and craft -- for over a century. And I was blown away by how reasonable the prices are. On top of all this, they made me the best latte I've had in Mexico and their baked goods were fantastic. One of the brothers who owns the shop also makes handmade ice cream. Just another reason to go back!

As I was walking I came across this shop…read more My friend and I decided to walk in Tiny but cute little chocolate shop The lady who was working said I couldn't take pictures but ummm it's for YELP. Soooo Anyways my friend purchased some chocolates and other sweets. Friend said the chocolates tasted fresh and they were good.

This place is huge!!!! Without a doubt you will be able to find a gift to bring back to any of your…read moreloved ones. Walking around was already a touristy attraction in itself. Find some artisanal goods here and be overwhelmed by the pressure of having options.

Can I tell you how badly I wanted to sit down at Mercado Hidalgo, a giant el cóctel de camarones in…read morefront of me, along with 100's of bottles of hot sauce? A modicum of caution kept me from doing so and only decreased my enjoyment of the place marginally. Mercado Hidalgo is that bustling market that sells pretty much every sort of (Mexico-adjacent) food one can imagine as well as a wide assortment of other things. It's picturesque, stimulating, and colorful and I'm not sure we have anything equivalent in the US. All the more reason to visit. I walked out with Mexican candy (a safe bet) and a brain full of images of this large place knowing that I'll settle - a bit sadly - for a state-side Shrimp Cocktail now that I'm back at home.